Defence Notes
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems secured a nearly $2 billion deal for MQ-9B uncrewed aerial systems, while Raytheon’s counter-UAS system was secured for $1 billion.
An amendment to the Brazilian Constitution currently under discussion would permanently assign 2% of annual GDP to the defence budget, potentially cementing modernisation programmes for the country’s armed forces.
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
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8th November 2021
Navantia will deliver a new submarine rescue vessel for the Spanish Navy by mid-2025.
8th November 2021
A new project between a4ESSOR and OCCAR will increase interoperability between European armed forces.
8th November 2021
India's march towards a stealthy UCAV continues, with a taxi test of a technology demonstrator occurring recently.
5th November 2021
Despite the pandemic limiting growth, particularly in regard to Aerostructures, Leonardo reports a rise above pre-pandemic levels.
5th November 2021
Rheinmetall reports a significant increase in earnings and margin over fiscal 2021, but predict semiconductor shortages may impact sales.
5th November 2021
Post-delivery work on USS Vermont to be completed by May 2022.
5th November 2021
Cohort Group company SEA has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% of Canada-based JSK Naval Support for an undisclosed sum. SEA and Kaycom established …
5th November 2021
French and Spanish companies sign teaming agreement during FEINDEF.
5th November 2021
Proposed legislation would see Poland more than double the size of its army, as the country seeks to enhance its deterrence capabilities in relatively short time.
5th November 2021
Israel has FMS approval to buy new CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters — but certain important details still need to be defined.
5th November 2021
Welcome to Episode 44 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
5th November 2021
Potential FMS of AIM-120 AMRAAM would enhance the Saudi arsenal to meet the threat of cross-border missile attacks from Iran-backed rebels in Yemen.
5th November 2021
SSK Industries to provide critical safety items for ram-air parachutes used by SOF.
5th November 2021
Strategic competition continue to heat up between China and the US, as the former prioritises developing a modern military with burgeoning nuclear warheads.
5th November 2021
Australia's leading telecom company has received a contract extension to provide communications support to the country's military.
4th November 2021
Work continues on the final increment in the development of the P-8A maritime patrol aircraft.
4th November 2021
US company to support imagery analysis and exploitation, aircrew training, mission results validation and target verification.
4th November 2021
The UK has released details of its RAF BAe 146 fleet replacement but will only acquire two aircraft instead of four.
4th November 2021
The UK RN is debating whether to procure an interim replacement for its Harpoon missiles or leave the capability unfilled until a new weapon can be brought into service.